Teruo Nimura
# Teruo Nimura

Teruo Nimura (二村 昭雄, Nimura Teruo, born May 2, 1943) is a former Japanese football player and manager. He played for Japan national team.

## Club career

Nimura was born in Kyoto on May 2, 1943. After graduating from Waseda University, he joined Toyo Industries in 1966. The club won Japan Soccer League champions 4 times (1966, 1967, 1968, 1970) and Emperor's Cup 2 times (1967, 1969). This was the greatest era in Toyo Industries history. He retired in 1976. He played 151 games and scored 16 goals in the league.

## National team career

In December 1970, Nimura was selected Japan national team for 1970 Asian Games. At this competition, on December 10, he debuted against Malaysia. He played 5 games for Japan in 1970.

## Coaching career

After retirement, Nimura became a manager for Mazda (former Toyo Industries) as Aritatsu Ogi successor in 1981. However, in 1983 season, the club finished at the bottom place and was relegated to Division 2 first time. He resigned end of 1983 season.

## National team statistics

Japan national team :

| Year | Apps | Goals |
| - | - | - |
| 1970 | 5 | 0 |
| Total | 5 | 0 |
